Our Library Lessons are based in a Scope and Sequence created by our district librarians. We strive to teach the outlines
skills as much as possible within the context of lessons using content that links directly to topics taught in the grade
level classroom. When effective, lessons are taught in collaboration with classroom teacher teams as well as in cooperation
with our Technology Instructional Assistant, Linda Luna.
Kindergarten through 3rd grade students visit the library each week for one 30 minute library class. 4th and 5th graders have library class for 45 minutes each week. Due to the limited time allocated, students will not necessarily
have instruction in each content area listed below, every year. Content of lessons varies depending on needs of the students,
instruction that supports regular classroom instruction, new district resources, etc.
Level One - Grades K, 1, 2
- Understands and uses circulation procedures.
- Use proper care with materials.
- Experience a variety of genres and types of books that support the Curriculum Framework.
- Develop literature appreciation.
- Receive an introduction to research process.
- Explore electronic information retrieval systems.
- Develop awareness of multimedia technology.
- Understand parts of a book.
Level Two - Grades 3, 4, 5
- Understand organizational system of the Library.
- Increase competence and independent use of the Library.
- Explore a variety of genres and types of books that support the Curriculum Framework.
- Develop literature appreciation.
- Use the research process.
- Use electronic retrieval systems to access a variety of information.
- Become familiar with current multi-media technology and production.
- Use a variety of informational sources.
A new Library Scope and Sequence is in development. Watch for updates!
Benjamin Rush Elementary